The Deal

• $10 for one general-admission ticket (up to $24.28 value)
• Shows: every Friday from April 21 to June 30 at 8:15 p.m. or 10:15 p.m.

Bobby Motta

“The whole point of this is not to claim I have some supernatural power, but to actually be able to make a real, strong connection with other people.” So says mentalist Bobby Motta, but some of his onlookers might disagree about the supernatural aspect—the skills he displays during his live acts seem nothing short of magical. Lauded by the New York Times and stars such as Russell Crowe, Nelly Furtado, and Al Pacino, Motta astonishes onlookers with his blend of sleight of hand and mystifying awareness. He is known for his uncanny mind-reading skills and knack for bonding with his audience members, who look on, astounded, as he guesses the exact number in their heads or breaks a wine glass from across the room using only his thoughts and disdain for tannins. Motta himself admits that he does give off an otherworldly air, saying, “I have people in the audience that are mentalists scratching their heads thinking, ‘Uh oh. This guy’s not from here.’” He pauses, then spookily drops the other shoe: “Maybe I’m not.”